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Ex-convict Wicknell Chivayo has derided his detained business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, calling them “petty criminals” rather than friends.
In a post on the social media platform X, Chivayo claimed that Chimombe and Mpofu are facing “inevitable conviction” for fraud related to two tender scandals: the goat supply scheme and street light contracts, in which they allegedly falsified documents and misappropriated millions of USD for personal gain.
Chivayo has previously referred to the pair as “incompetent idiots,” labelling one as his “teaboy” and the other as a “shoe-polisher.”
Chimombe and Mpofu are accused of defrauding the government in a US$7.7 million scheme involving the President’s Goats Initiative and a US$9 million tender for street lights from Harare City Council.
Their arrest followed their exposure of an alleged US$100 million corruption scandal involving the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and several high-ranking state officials.
In response to a question on X from user LynneM, who asked, “Hana yako hairove here kana uchinzwa kuti your friends [Chimombe] &amp; Mpofu are rotting in Chikurubi?” Chivayo replied:
<blockquote>
Ichiroverei hayo nhai hadzvadzi, kana uine tu ma usd mbichana muhomwe hana haiwanzo rova zveku mhanya.
Get it right , those two were never my friends and as a patriotic and law abiding citizen I’m extremely grateful such petty two cents criminals have been brought to book.🤣🤣🤣.
I’m not a lawyer but the essential elements of “FRAUD” are unlawful misrepresentation and prejudice. They used fake documents = they misrepresented.
They got paid , didn’t deliver and converted the money to their own use = they prejudiced the government. Nyangwe vakano mutsa George Chikumbirike na Chris Anderson vabatsirane maonero angu apa a Conviction is inevitable…
Kana vaka ngwara their lawyers must concentrate more researching on mitigation. E.g “My lord our clients are both breadwinners and Father’s of 16 and 11 children each with different Mother’s , consequently they suffer from various venereal diseases which we can’t mention publicly here in court but can come and whisper to you in your chambers my Lord.”
Mungazoti ndine hutsinye iyo one strong point ye mitigation ndatovapa from Advocate Wicknell Chivayo SC.
</blockquote>
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Wicknell Chivayo is making fun of his business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, calling them "petty criminals." He says they will be convicted for fraud involving millions of USD from the goat supply scheme and street light contracts. Chimombe and Mpofu are accused of defrauding the government in two different schemes. Chivayo also called them "incompetent idiots" and made fun of their legal defense strategy. He is not friends with them and believes their conviction is inevitable. The whole situation involves a corruption scandal with high-ranking officials in Zimbabwe.

Chivayo Mocks Detained Partners, Calls Them "Incompetent Idiots" And "Petty Criminals" Whose Conviction "Is Inevitable"

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on September 6, 2024, near the Glenside Turnoff, between Norton and Halfway, at the 64 km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Road.
The incident involved a Nissan Note, bearing the registration number AFY 1035, which was carrying five passengers.
The vehicle collided head-on with a Toyota Hiace, vehicle registration number AFM 1909, which had two passengers on board.
As a result of the collision, two people tragically lost their lives at the scene. Six other people sustained injuries of varying severity.
The bodies of the deceased were transported to Norton Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations.
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Two cars crashed on the road and two people died. Six other people were hurt. The accident happened near Glenside Turnoff on September 6, 2024, between Norton and Halfway. The cars involved were a Nissan Note and a Toyota Hiace. The dead bodies were taken to the hospital. The police are investigating the accident. It was a very sad and tragic event.

2 Killed, 6 Injured In Head-on Collision Along Harare-Bulawayo Road

Kombi operators have condemned the government’s decision to restrict commuter omnibuses to a 60 km radius, which is half of the previous limit.
Under the new regulations, kombi operators can continue to operate on urban and peri-urban routes but are now prohibited from servicing intercity routes.
Only larger buses, capable of carrying more than the 26-passenger limit for kombis, will be allowed to operate on these longer journeys, whether in scheduled or charter services.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mps-hail-kombis-restriction-speed-limits/">The Herald</a>, Ngoni Katsvairo, chairman of the Greater Harare Association of Commuter Operators (GHACO), expressed the need for clarity regarding the new measures. He said:
<blockquote>
We are yet to engage authorities to get clarity on some issues. All we have at the moment is just the press statement.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe United Deregulated Commuter Operators (ZUDCO) president Frederick Maguramhinga accused owners of buses of influencing the changes. He said:
<blockquote>
We feel that bus operators are influencing some of these changes to further their interests.
They survive by eliminating others. If it is about road carnage, buses have claimed more lives than kombis.
</blockquote>
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said the restriction of kombis from 120km to 60km is aimed at curbing road traffic accidents. He said:
<blockquote>
This is one of the many robust policies, and regulatory and administrative mechanisms being adopted to improve the country’s road safety regime.
Thus, it implies that all 26-seater kombis and below, will be restricted to offer transport services within a radius of distances not exceeding 60km.
We urge all commuters travelling beyond the 60km radius to use transport services offered by high-capacity buses.
These buses are more predictable, reliable, comfortable and more consistent than the quality of service offered by kombis on long-distance routes.
Buses also have greater leg space and baggage space for long-distance travellers than kombis, which makes buses more ideal for long-distance journeys.
</blockquote>
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Kombi operators are upset because the government says they can only drive in a 60 km area now, not bigger. Bigger buses can still drive longer distances. The Kombi operators want more information about these rules. Some people think bus owners are behind the change. The government says it is for safety, so there are less accidents. They say buses are better for long trips because they are more comfortable and safer.

Kombi Operators Demand Clarity On Government's 60 km Restriction

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has called for the protection of Mumvee trees (Sausage trees) and other herbal plants across the country, amid concerns that they may be overexploited due to their perceived medicinal properties, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031986/mumvee-herbal-prowess-parly-moves-to-preserve-species">NewsDay</a>.
This call comes in response to a surge in the exploitation of indigenous trees for medicinal use.
While not scientifically validated, the popularity of Mumvee powder derived from its elongated fruits and bark is rising, with products being sold in street markets and vegetable stalls to treat various ailments.
During a parliamentary session last week, Kwekwe Proportional Representation legislator Perseverance Zhou said:
<blockquote>
I rise to address a matter of national importance, the urgent need to protect Zimbabwe’s indigenous flora, which includes trees, shrubs, flowers et cetera, with medicinal properties. These trees include sausage trees (mumvee) and baobab trees (miuyu).
Our country is blessed with a rich biodiversity that has been used for centuries by our ancestors to treat various ailments.
Recent reports, however, indicate that the demand for these herbal resources is increasing rapidly, both domestically and internationally.
This presents an economic opportunity that also causes a significant threat to the sustainability of our natural heritage.
If left unchecked, the indiscriminate harvesting and exploitation of these herbal resources could lead to the extinction and loss of valuable medicinal knowledge.
One concerning trend is the growing interest in Zimbabwe’s herbal resources by Western countries. There is a real risk that these nations may establish mass production facilities which could result in the depletion of our natural resources.
</blockquote>
Zhou proposed that the government craft laws to designate specific areas as herbal conservation zones, where the harvesting of these trees would be strictly prohibited or regulated.
The Forestry Commission announced last week that it is launching an investigation into reports of Mumvee, scientifically known as Kigelia Africana, being harvested in rural areas of Zimbabwe for medicinal purposes.
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Zimbabwe's Parliament wants to protect Sausage trees and other herbal plants because they are being used too much for medicine. People are making Mumvee powder from the trees to treat sickness, even though it isn't proven to work. They are selling the products in markets and may be harming the environment. A lawmaker called for laws to protect these trees and create special areas to keep them safe. The government will investigate to make sure Mumvee trees are not being used too much.

Parliament Calls For Protection Of Mumvee Trees, Medicinal Herbs

The government’s food aid distribution programme for villagers is shrouded in controversy, with reports indicating that some individuals are receiving grain while many others are being left out.
During a Q&amp;A session on Wednesday, Murewa South Member of Parliament Noah Mangondo raised concerns with Acting Speaker of the National Assembly Raymore Machingura, saying that there are serious issues with the distribution process. Said Mangondo:
<blockquote>
People who received food aid in April and those who received in June are the ones who are receiving food for phase two that we started in August. What is government doing so that food is distributed to all vulnerable families?
</blockquote>
Public Service and Social Welfare Deputy Minister Maruva Mercy Dinha explained to legislators that when the government started the distribution programme, the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) had yet to produce its assessment report. She said:
<blockquote>
When we started distributing food in April, we were given the names of the beneficiaries by sabhukus, Village heads. ZIMLAC had not yet finished doing its assessments.
The first phase started in May to July. We did not use the ZIMLAC results because it was stated that from July to September, people who were supposed to receive food aid when we started, were 6 100 000.
</blockquote>
Dinha said her ministry did not revert to the ZIMLAC results because people would have been disadvantaged and only a few would have been given food aid.
She added that the government resorted to the number that it had been given in the first phase. Said Dinha:
<blockquote>
These people are the people who were considered to be vulnerable. When this assessment was done, people had meetings with their Sabhukus and agreed on the families to receive food aid.
</blockquote>
However, Mangondo questioned Dinha’s response, arguing that the same individuals receiving food aid are not representative of the broader community affected by the drought.
Dinha told Machingura that those who received food aid first were deemed the most vulnerable and would continue to receive assistance until the programme concluded.
Other MPs joined the debate, including Tendai Nyabani (ZANU PF) from Rushinga and Richard Ziki (ZANU PF) from Hurungwe Central. Said Ziki:
<blockquote>
Some people did not get food during the second phase who were supposed to get food in their wards but by July 31, those people were removed from the list for not receiving their previous allocations.
</blockquote>
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi admitted there are anomalies. He said:
<blockquote>
Something went wrong such that not all the places got food, but it does not mean that if you did not benefit, we should go back in retrospect because the time has passed and you are alive.
We are giving for the next three months not to go back as if you have died. If you are still alive, we will start where we are.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe suffered its worst drought in over 40 years in the past season caused by El Nino leaving more than 9.2 people in need of food aid in both urban and rural areas.
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The government is giving out food aid to help people, but some are not getting any. Some Members of Parliament are saying the distribution is not fair. They say some people who got food before are getting it again, while others are left out. The government says they did not use a certain report to decide who gets food aid. They say they are helping the most vulnerable people first. But some MPs think more people should get food aid. The government admits there are problems, but they will focus on helping those in need now. Many people in Zimbabwe need food aid because of a bad drought.

ZANU PF MPs Question Fairness Of Food Aid Distribution Process

Parliamentarians have praised the government for limiting kombis offering public transport services to a radius of 60 km, down from the previous 120 km.
The legislators said this new restriction serves as a deterrent against illegal taxi services, particularly in light of the recent rise in accidents involving public transport vehicles.
Kombis will also be equipped with the same speed-limiting and monitoring devices that are compulsory for larger buses.
Only larger buses, those that can carry more than 26 passengers, will be permitted to operate on longer routes in either scheduled or charter services.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mps-hail-kombis-restriction-speed-limits/">The Herald</a> on Friday, Knowledge Kaitano, the chairman of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructure Development, said:
<blockquote>
It is a step forward, although we would have loved that the distances are even shorter.
Most of the accidents happening on our roads involve kombis and mushikashika vehicles so it is prudent to prevent them from plying highways.
At least in towns, their speeds are naturally limited by stops and other traffic. But we pray that the ministry has done a clear analysis to ensure that in as much as the kombis do not go beyond 60km, we have enough public transport, the bigger buses, to ferry people.
</blockquote>
In a statement this week, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona explained the reasons for the changes. Said Mhona:
<blockquote>
As the Ministry endeavours to mitigate against road traffic crashes involving kombis, a policy position has been taken to review the current radius-based restrictions for kombis on the issuance of route permits from 120km to 60km with effect from September 3 for operators seeking new permits.
This is one of the many robust policies, regulatory and administrative mechanisms being adopted to improve the country’s road safety regime.
Thus, it implies that all 26-seater kombis and below, will be restricted to offer transport services within a radius of distances not exceeding 60km.
We urge all commuters travelling beyond the 60km radius to use transport services offered by high-capacity buses.
These buses are more predictable, reliable, comfortable and more consistent than the quality of service offered by kombis on long-distance routes.
Buses also have greater leg space and baggage space for long distance travellers than kombis, which makes buses more ideal for long distance journeys.
</blockquote>
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The government is making new rules for kombi taxis. Kombis can only drive within 60 km now, instead of 120 km before. This is to stop accidents and illegal taxis. Big buses can still drive further. Lawmakers say it's a good step but would like even shorter distances for kombis. Buses are safer and more comfortable for long trips. The government wants to make the roads safer and reduce accidents involving kombis.

Parliamentarians Hail Government's Move To Limit Kombi Distances

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Friday confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at around 6:00 AM.
The accident occurred at the 217 km peg along the Harare-Masvingo road.
Police said a UD truck carrying three passengers veered into the lane of an oncoming Freightliner truck, which also had three passengers on board resulting in a head-on collision.
Tragically, three people lost their lives in the accident. Their bodies were transported to Mvuma District Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Two other people sustained injuries and were admitted to the same hospital for treatment.
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A very bad car crash happened on a road in Zimbabwe. Two big trucks crashed into each other head-on. Three people died in the crash and two others got hurt. The police are investigating what happened. The bodies of the people who died were taken to the hospital for examination. The injured people are also in the hospital getting treatment. It's a very sad and scary situation for everyone involved.

3 People Killed, 2 Injured In Head-on Collision Near Mvuma

The government has declined to declare Bulawayo a water disaster area, attributing the city’s water crisis to mismanagement by the local council rather than climate factors.
Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi, who also leads government business in Parliament, said on Wednesday that councils in both Bulawayo and the capital, Harare, have failed to serve their residents effectively over the past two decades.
According to <a href="https://cite.org.zw/govt-refuses-to-declare-byo-a-water-disaster-area-cites-council-mismanagement/">CITE</a>, Bulawayo has faced a severe raw water shortage for many years, a situation that residents and local leaders believe demands urgent intervention.
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) recently announced that the city’s supply dams are operating at just 29% capacity and has called on the central government to declare Bulawayo a water disaster area.
However, in response to questions from legislators during Wednesday’s parliamentary session, Ziyambi asserted that the circumstances do not justify a national disaster declaration. Said Ziyambi:
<blockquote>
We have refrained from declaring a disaster where we feel there is mismanagement by our local authorities. The majority of our local authorities, including Harare, even have their billing systems in shambles.
If there are local authorities that should not be broke, they are Harare and Bulawayo, but for the past 20 or so years, they have failed in their roles as city leaders.
</blockquote>
He said before the government could consider declaring a disaster, it needed to address the administrative failures of the council. Added Ziyambi:
<blockquote>
We are now working to upgrade the systems because they have failed. When we feel that we need help after dealing with our local authorities, then we can act, but for now, we do not believe there is an issue that requires a national disaster declaration.
</blockquote>
Ziyambi’s response came after Bulawayo MP Thokozani Khupe implored the government to declare the city a water shortage area this could help Bulawayo access external funding and bring a permanent resolution to the crisis.
Khupe also pointed out that water from boreholes in the Nyamandlovu aquifer, a critical water source for Bulawayo, has dropped to about five megalitres per day, against a potential of 26.
In response, Ziyambi claimed the government was committed to solving Bulawayo’s water problems, saying that once the Gwayi-Shangani project is complete, it will have enough water for its needs. Said Ziyambi:
<blockquote>
What we have realised is that the current water shortages in Bulawayo are not due to insufficient raw water, but because the water reticulation system is outdated.
We have agreed that instead of scattering projects across the country, we will focus on one area and refurbish it completely before moving on to the next.
We are going to start with Bulawayo because we need to replace all the pipes and redo the water reticulation system to ensure continuous water delivery.
This is not a project that will be completed overnight, but we have committed to starting with Bulawayo, even before the completion of the Gwayi-Shangani project.
</blockquote>
Last week the Bulawayo City Council temporarily discontinued water supplies to all city areas except for the city centre and industrial site, due to low reservoir levels.
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The government says Bulawayo's water crisis is not because of climate but council mismanagement. The City Council asked for help as dams are only at 29% capacity. The government blames the council's poor management. They want to upgrade systems before declaring a national disaster. They are focused on fixing the water reticulation system in Bulawayo. The government says once a new water project is complete, there will be enough water for everyone. They stopped water supplies to some areas due to low reservoir levels but are working on the problem.

Government Blames Council, Not Climate For Bulawayo's Water Crisis

The government is preparing to welcome thousands of Zimbabweans living illegally in South Africa who are expected to be deported from the neighbouring country.
South Africa has intensified its deportation efforts, particularly targeting Zimbabweans, amid concerns from locals that foreigners are taking jobs and contributing to rising crime rates.
In response to written questions from legislators during a parliamentary session on Wednesday regarding the government’s plans to accommodate returning Zimbabweans, Public Service and Social Welfare Minister Maruva Mercy Dinha said:
<blockquote>
The government of Zimbabwe, working with the International Organisation for Migration, laid a foundation for the receipt of migrants in anticipation of the return of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit non-holders from South Africa.
In that regard, there are inter-ministerial committees in place that will be activated to attend to any anticipated return of citizens.
My ministry is finalising the renovations of the Beitbridge and Plumtree reception and support centres, respectively, where returnees will be admitted and then reintegrated into the communities where they came from.
Our capability to handle any number of our returning citizens cannot be doubted as evidenced by our acquittal during the COVID-19 pandemic, where hundreds of thousands of returning citizens were successfully received and reintegrated into the country.
</blockquote>
South Africa hosts millions of African migrants, with a significant number of them being undocumented Zimbabweans.
Approximately 178,000 Zimbabwean nationals currently reside in South Africa under the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), set to expire on November 29, 2025.
However, ZEP holders are ineligible for permanent residence, and the permits are non-renewable. As a result, there are concerns that many beneficiaries may face deportation when their ZEPs expire.
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Zimbabwe is getting ready for many people from South Africa to come back. South Africa is sending back people from other countries who are living there without permission. The Zimbabwe government is preparing to welcome its citizens who will be deported from South Africa. They are getting ready to help them settle back into their communities. Many Zimbabweans live in South Africa with special permits, but these permits will expire soon, and they might have to go back to Zimbabwe. The government is making plans to help these people when they come back.

Zimbabwe Prepares For Migrant Influx From South Africa

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, has successfully transitioned 95% of its domestic and small business customers from a post-paid to a prepaid billing system.
ZESA Executive Chairman Sydney Gata recently disclosed that the power utility is owed over ZiG5.7 billion by its customers, which includes domestic households, industries, commercial entities, and government departments.
In a recent statement, ZETDC announced that all medium and large customers in the commercial, industrial, tourism, and mining sectors, and institutions still on post-paid billing will be required to switch to prepaid billing for their electricity consumption starting next month. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
ZETDC would like to advise its valued customers that the migration of domestic and small business customers from post-paid platform to the prepaid platform has progressed well with 95% of the customers on the new platform.
This notice serves to advise that ALL medium and large customers in the Commercial, Industrial, Tourism, Mining sectors and Institutions that are still on postpaid billing, will be required to Prepay for their electricity consumption with effect from 01 October 2024.
Customers are therefore advised to settle all their outstanding bills by 30 September 2024, and implementation modalities will be communicated to account holders ahead of implementation.
Customers can contact their account managers or their nearest customer service centre for more information and assistance during the transition.
The prepayment system will empower customers in managing their electricity consumption and capacitate the utility in improving service delivery and achieving energy security.
</blockquote>
Gata said as of August 12, 2024, the mining industry owed the power company ZIG684.8 million, or 12% of the total debt, while industrial users owed ZESA 50% of the debt, or ZiG2.8 billion.
The amount owed by domestic consumers is ZiG84.6 million (1%) while the amount owed by commercial debtors is ZiG656.99 million (12%).
This substantial debt has placed considerable strain on ZESA’s financial position, restricting its capacity to invest in infrastructure and cover operational costs.
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ZESA, a power company in Zimbabwe, has moved 95% of its residential and small business customers to prepaid electricity billing. Customers owe ZESA a lot of money, which is making it hard for the company to invest in new equipment. ZESA will require big businesses to switch to prepaid billing too, starting next month. This move is meant to help customers manage their electricity use better and help ZESA improve its service. The transition for these big customers will start on October 1, 2024.

ZESA Migrates 95% Of Domestic Users To Prepaid Electricity Billing

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said that the government is monitoring financial market activities to identify ways to strengthen the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, which has been losing value on the parallel market in recent months.
Currently, fuel service stations do not accept ZiG, and supermarkets and wholesalers are relying on street rates when selling goods in the local currency.
Speaking at the burial of national hero (Retired) Brigadier General Shadreck Ndabambi at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Wednesday, September 4, Chiwenga, who is serving as Acting President, said the government is implementing measures to encourage the wider use of the ZiG. Said Chiwenga:
<blockquote>
No nation will develop without sovereign control, defence and growth of its own national currency. Our government introduced the Zimbabwe Gold as our new sovereign currency.
It is our responsibility as a nation to embrace and protect the new currency as a bedrock and anchor of our economic development.
Let me assure you that government is working to promote the wider use of our local currency and is putting in place measures that will eliminate gaps that are creating arbitrage opportunities in the exchange market.
Government will continue to monitor the operations of our financial markets and promote efforts to grow and stabilise our national currency.
</blockquote>
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April, following the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar (RTGS and bond notes).
Just five months later, the new currency has experienced significant depreciation, now trading at US$1 to ZiG24 on the parallel market. At the time of its launch, the ZiG was valued at US$1 to ZiG13.50.
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The Vice President said the government wants to make the ZiG currency stronger. Right now, some places don't accept it, so they use street rates to sell things. The government introduced the ZiG in April, but its value has gone down a lot since then. They want people to use the ZiG more and are working to stop prices from going up too fast. It's important for Zimbabwe to have its own strong currency to develop the country. Government will keep an eye on the financial market to help the ZiG grow.

Efforts Underway To Strengthen ZiG Currency - VP Chiwenga

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five victims from a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on September 3, 2024, at the 222-kilometre mark along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
The accident involved a head-on collision between a Ford Ranger vehicle and a haulage truck, resulting in the deaths of seven people. Initially, police reported six fatalities but later revised the number to seven.
In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that six of the victims have been positively identified by their next of kin. He said:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s post on the X platform regarding a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on the 3rd September 2024 at around 0800 hours at the 222-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, Beitbridge.
The death toll has risen to seven.
Six victims have so far been identified by their next of kin. The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of five of the six victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:
<ul>
<li>Farai Rateiwa, a male adult of Makoni, Rusape.</li>
<li>Andrew Dembura, a male adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Felistas Bhasitera, a female adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Isabel Dembura (9), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Hilfrasia Dembura (6), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>The other victim is a foreign national.</li>
</ul>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to observe all road regulations when travelling on the country’s roads.
Above all, motorists are urged not to overtake in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.
</blockquote>
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A tragic road accident happened on Masvingo-Beitbridge Road in Zimbabwe, where a Ford Ranger and a truck collided, killing seven people. The police have identified five victims, including adults from Makoni and Zaka, and two young girls. The police urge drivers to follow road rules and not overtake when it's not safe. This accident is a sad reminder of the importance of driving safely on the roads.

Police Identify 5 Victims In Deadly Masvingo-Beitbridge Road Accident

Members of the public with unregistered firearms and ammunition have been granted another opportunity to voluntarily surrender them without facing criminal charges. The amnesty period extends until September 30.
In a statement issued on September 3, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged individuals in possession of firearms to bring them to their nearest police stations for surrender. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
2024 FIREARMS AMNESTY ON VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the public that the 2024 Firearms Amnesty on voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition is currently underway. The amnesty period will run from 01st September 2024 to 30th September 2024.
The Police has noted that some members of the public are holding on to or are in possession of firearms and ammunition yet some are not licensed or authorised to be in possession of such weapons.
This has led to the abuse of firearms in the country in clear violation of the provisions of the Firearms Act, Chapter 10:09.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has also observed that some licensed firearm holders are no longer renewing their firearm certificates or even notifying the authorities about the change in residential or business addresses to enable constant checks to be made by the Police on the status of the firearms.
As previously done in the year 2022 and 2023, the public and relevant institutions are reminded and urged to go to nearest Police stations and formally surrender all firearms under the listed categories:-
<ul>
<li>Companies who have closed and their representatives are still holding on to firearms.</li>
<li>Farmers, miners, hunters and individuals who are no longer in the same position that they were when they applied for firearm certificates.</li>
<li>Firearm licence holders who have died and relatives are holding on to the firearm without regularizing new firearm ownership.</li>
<li>Unregistered firearms obtained through smuggling amongst other means. These firearms need to be surrendered to the State for destruction or registration.</li>
<li>Gun dealers or gun clubs are holding unclaimed firearms that were surrendered to them for safekeeping for a considerable long period of time hence the need for such firearms to be surrendered to the State.</li>
<li>Security Companies who are holding on to redundant firearms which are not being surrendered to the Zimbabwe Republic Police National Armoury for destruction by the State.</li>
</ul>
The exercise is aimed at reducing the number of illegal firearms in circulation, thereby enhancing public safety and reducing the risk of firearm-related crimes.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police takes this opportunity to inform the public that physical checks and verifications will be conducted on all residential and business premises where illegal firearms are suspected to be.
In the same vein, all licensed firearm owners are implored to visit local Police stations and update their records in compliance with the Firearms Act Chapter 10:09.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Police are giving people a chance to give up unregistered guns without punishment until September 30. People with guns should take them to the police station. Some people have guns illegally or are not renewing licenses. The police want to reduce illegal guns and make things safer. They will check homes and businesses for illegal guns. People with legal guns should update their information at the police station too. This is to keep track of all guns and make sure they are safe. The goal is to prevent crimes involving guns.

Zimbabwe Police Announce Amnesty For Unregistered Firearms

The government is implementing measures to alleviate the water crisis in Harare, including financial assistance for purchasing water treatment chemicals and a programme to draw water from Darwendale Dam to the Morton Jaffray Waterworks for purification, a senior official has said.
Harare has faced acute water shortages over the past week, with suburbs such as Warren Park, Glen Norah, Mabvuku, Kuwadzana, Kambuzuma, parts of Avondale, Glaudina, and Mbare being among the hardest hit.
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe said that with these interventions, the water supply is expected to increase from the current 330 megalitres per day to over 600 megalitres per day by the end of the year. Said Garwe (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/water-woes-govt-bails-out-harare-city-council/">The Herald</a>):
<blockquote>
The Local Government and Public Works Ministry is working on water reticulation programmes to draw water from Darwendale Dam and pump it into Morton Jaffray Waterworks for purification and onward conveying it to the City of Harare.
</blockquote>
The ministry has also facilitated meetings to bring together relevant water treatment chemicals suppliers to improve the supplies and payments for supplies made. I am happy to note that there has been significant progress regarding this.
<blockquote>
It is expected that by year-end the water supply will have increased from the current 330 megalitres per day to over 600 megalitres per day.
</blockquote>
Last week, the City of Harare announced the temporary decommissioning of the Prince Edward Water Treatment Plant near Chitungwiza, saying it could no longer draw water from the Harava and Seke dams as they have dried up.
The council said the plant will only be recommissioned when the two dams fill up most likely during the coming rainy season.
The local authority added that areas that are likely to be affected include among others, Chitungwiza, Hatfield, Airport, Waterfalls and Msasa.
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The government is helping Harare with its water crisis by buying chemicals and using water from Darwendale Dam to purify at Morton Jaffray Waterworks. Harare has been short of water, especially in suburbs like Warren Park and Glen Norah. They plan to increase water supply from 330 to 600 megalitres per day by the end of the year. Harare had to close the Prince Edward Water Treatment Plant because the dams are dry, so areas like Chitungwiza and Hatfield might face water shortages.

Govt Turns To Darwendale Dam To Alleviate Harare's Water Woes

The government has revised the radius-based restrictions for kombis, reducing the limit from 120 km to 60 km, effective September 3, 2024, for operators seeking new permits.
In a statement released on the same day, Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, explained that the new regulations aim to reduce road traffic accidents involving kombis.
Mhona also said kombis operating within the 60 km radius must be equipped with speed limiting and monitoring devices to ensure safety.
The Minister condemned the practice of kombis and mushikashika picking up and dropping passengers at non-designated locations, which damages the shoulders of recently refurbished roads. Below is the statement in full:
<blockquote>
STATEMENT ON THE REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RADIUS-BASED RESTRICTIONS FOR KOMBIS FROM THE CURRENT 120 KM TO 60 KM
As the Ministry endeavours to mitigate against road traffic crashes involving kombis, a policy position has been taken to review the current radius-based restrictions for kombis on the issuance of route permits from 120 km to 60 km with effect from the 3rd of September 2024 for operators seeking new permits.
This is one of the many robust policies, regulatory and administrative mechanisms being adopted to improve the country’s road safety regime.
Thus, it implies that all 26-seater kombis and below, will be restricted to offer transport services within a radius of distances not exceeding 60 km.
We urge all commuters travelling beyond the 60 km radius to use transport services offered by high-capacity buses.
These buses are more predictable, reliable, comfortable and more consistent than the quality of service offered by kombis on long-distance routes.
Buses also have greater leg space and baggage space for long distance travellers than kombis, which makes buses more ideal for long-distance journeys.
Further, the kombis operating within the 60 km radius are prohibited from operating without installation of speed limiting and monitoring devices in terms of Section 3 (1) of Statutory Instrument 118 of 2023, which prescribes that no person shall operate or drive on any road, a passenger public service vehicle registered in Zimbabwe, unless both of the devices are fitted to the vehicle.
All inspection officers should adhere to this law and ensure that no kombi operator, driver or owner is issued with a certificate of fitness unless both devices are so fitted to the kombis.
All law enforcement officers should ensure that all kombis are in compliance as prescribed by the law.
The Ministry has also noted with concern that the kombis and unauthorized vehicles (mushika-shika) are picking and dropping passengers on non-designated points, thereby causing damage to the shoulders of the roads, most of which we have recently refurbished, with clearly designated picking and dropping points.
The Ministry calls upon all enforcement officers to be diligent and ensure that all kombis and authorized public service vehicles pick from and drop passengers on designated bus stops.
In view of the above, kombi operators will be issued with Route Permits to offer passenger transport services for a maximum distance of 60 km.
The Route Permits issued before this Statement will remain valid and shall continue to be legal documents until their validity has expired.
However, with immediate effect, the Ministry will not tolerate any kombi which operates without the speed limiting and monitoring devices.
I wish to make a clarion call to all our stakeholders of the road traffic ecosystem, including motorists, transport operators and passengers to be more vigilant against road traffic violations, especially over speeding, overloading and the use of unroadworthy vehicles.
All these violations are serious offences and acts of negligence; thus, drivers and transport operators will be held accountable for such actions which are contrary to their legal and moral obligation for the safety of all road users.
The Ministry rallies all traffic law enforcement agencies, road traffic safety actors, motorists and road users to collaborate against road fatalities.
</blockquote>
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The government has made new rules for kombis, reducing how far they can go to 60 km. This change is to make the roads safer and reduce accidents. Kombis in the 60 km limit must have devices to control their speed. The government is also telling people not to get on kombis and mushikashikas at wrong places because it damages roads. Anyone caught breaking these rules will be punished. It is important for everyone to follow the new rules to keep everyone safe on the roads.

Govt Reduces Kombi Radius To 60 km; Speed Limiters And Monitors Required For All Kombis

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on September 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM at the 70-kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Road.
Police said the incident involved a Toyota Allex vehicle carrying six occupants, which veered off the road after colliding with a cow. The force of the impact caused the car to overturn.
Three people died while three others sustained injuries. Police said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 01/09/24 at around 1830 hours at the 70 kilometre peg along Bulawayo- Plumtree Road.
Three people were killed while three others were injured when a Toyota Allex vehicle with six occupants veered off the road before overturning after hitting a cow.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Plumtree District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
In a separate incident, 14 people were injured when a Toyota Hiace kombi carrying 16 passengers veered off the road due to a left tyre burst.
The accident occurred on September 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 AM at the 125-kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyampanda Road.
The injured people were subsequently admitted to Mutoko Hospital for treatment.
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A car hit a cow, overturned, and three people died. Three others were hurt.  Another car crashed because a tire burst, and 14 people were injured. The first accident happened in Bulawayo, while the second occurred in Harare. The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. It's important to be careful while driving to avoid accidents and stay safe.

Three Killed After Toyota Allex Vehicle Hits A Cow

Since 2012, domestic consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe has surged nearly 14-fold.
Annual household consumption has risen from approximately five million kilogrammes to 70 million kilogrammes.
Edington Mazambani, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), said this dramatic increase reflects the growing preference for LPG as a cleaner and more efficient fuel for cooking and heating. Said Mazambani (via <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/liquefied-petroleum-gas-use-rises-14-fold/">The Sunday News</a>):
<blockquote>
Consumption of LP gas is improving significantly. When we started the statistics in 2012, we were consuming about five million kilogrammes, now, we are upwards of 70 million kilogrammes per annum.
This year, our consumption is in excess of 70 million kilograms, up from last year when we were just below 70 million kilogrammes.
We have had a deliberate approach to encourage the use of LP gas as a source of energy for heating and cooking.
We started off by training users of LPG on safe use because there was a misconception that gas is dangerous to use.
We had to demystify and encourage people that if you use the gas safely, it can be a good source of energy.
We then went further and encouraged the players through training at commercial and retail levels, focusing on the issue of safety, but at the same time also conscientising both players and consumers that LPG is a better source of energy.
</blockquote>
Although the increased use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has the potential to reduce electricity consumption by up to 60 per cent, Zimbabweans are turning to LPG primarily due to persistent electricity shortages rather than its environmental benefits.
Currently, many Zimbabweans face daily power outages lasting up to 15 hours, leaving them with little choice but to rely on LPG despite its high cost.
The frequent power disruptions during daytime hours have made LPG a necessary alternative for cooking and heating.
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In Zimbabwe, more people are using gas for cooking and heating because it is cleaner and more efficient. The amount of gas used has increased a lot since 2012, from 5 million to 70 million kilogrammes per year. This is because there are often power outages lasting up to 15 hours in Zimbabwe, so people need to use gas instead. The government also trained people on how to use gas safely. While gas is expensive, it is still the best option for many Zimbabweans due to the lack of electricity in the country.

Zimbabwe's Domestic Consumption Of Gas Rises 14-fold

The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) on Tuesday, September 3, said that it is challenging the alleged sexual harassment and subsequent dismissal of a female employee by the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB).
In a statement, ZIBAWU revealed that the unnamed employee was terminated after she rejected sexual advances from a senior executive.
The union also shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation between the POSB manager and the employee, in which the manager solicited sexual favours. ZIBAWU said:
<blockquote>
This is not fiction. It happened. The worker then lost her job and the executive was promoted. We have done all we can to make sure that POSB management and board deal with such extreme forms of sexual harassment of junior staff by senior executives. We are fighting back now…
Today we ask Israel Ndhlovu .The POSB Board Chairman If he is aware of this matter and what steps his esteemed Board has taken to address this grave injustice. If no steps have been taken or are being taken is this acceptable in POSB? We demand JUSTICE!
</blockquote>
According to Mywage.org, the Labour Act prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is considered one of the “unfair labour practices” and an employer can be held liable for civil remedies only.
It says the Labour Act strictly prohibits asking for sexual favours for the recruitment for employment; or the creation, classification or abolition of jobs or posts; or the improvement of the remuneration or other conditions of employment of the employee; or the choice of persons for jobs or posts, training, advancement, apprenticeships, transfer, promotion or retrenchment; or the provision of facilities related to or connected with employment; or any other matter relating to employment.
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ZIBAWU is upset with POSB for firing a female worker who refused a senior executive's sexual advances. They shared proof of the harassment. The union wants justice and is asking POSB's Board Chairman what he's doing about it. The Labour Act says sexual harassment at work is wrong. Employers can be sued for unfair practices like asking for sexual favors for job opportunities. This situation is not acceptable and ZIBAWU is fighting for the employee's rights.

ZIBAWU Challenges POSB Over Alleged Sexual Harassment And Unfair Dismissal Of Female Employee

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over the rising number of drowning incidents across the country.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Tuesday, 03 September, said that between June and August 2024, the police recorded 29 drowning cases.
He said these incidents occurred during various activities such as swimming, casting fishing nets, participating in Manjuzu rituals, and bathing. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
<blockquote>
In Domboshava, on 07th July 2024, a drowning incident was reported in which the victim drowned while performing Manjuzu rituals at Garimo River, Chinamhora.
In another drowning incident which occurred on 20th August 2024, at Harzel Dine Farm Dam, Karoi, the victim drowned while casting nets.
Meanwhile, in Kamativi, on 28th August 2024, the victim drowned while swimming in the Chilonga River.
</blockquote>
Commissioner Nyathi urged the public to exercise caution around water bodies as the country approaches the rainy season.
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The police in Zimbabwe are worried because more people are drowning. Between June and August 2024, 29 people drowned. Some drowned while swimming, fishing, or doing rituals. One incident happened in Domboshava, another in Harzel Dine Farm Dam, and one more in Kamativi. The police want everyone to be careful near water, especially as it gets rainy. They want you to stay safe and not take risks near rivers or dams.

Victim Drowns During Manjuzu Rituals

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that took place this morning, September 3, 2024, at the 223-kilometre mark along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
In a statement, police said the accident involved a Ford Ranger vehicle and a haulage truck, resulting in a devastating head-on collision. Sadly, six people lost their lives in the incident. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred this morning on 03/09/24 at the 223-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
Six people were killed when a Ford Ranger vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a haulage truck.
Police are currently attending the accident scene. More details will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
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A bad car crash happened on a road in Zimbabwe. A Ford Ranger car crashed into a truck, killing six people. The police are investigating what happened. It happened on September 3, 2024, on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road. More information will be given later. It is a sad situation where people lost their lives. The police are working on figuring out how the accident occurred and what caused it.

Six Killed In Ford Ranger And Haulage Truck Collision On Masvingo-Beitbridge Road

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reportedly injected US$190 million into the foreign exchange market to meet demand for dollars and maintain economic stability since the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April.
Launched in April 2024, the ZiG is backed by reserves of gold, precious metals, and cash held at the central bank.
In a phone interview with Bloomberg on Monday, Persistence Gwanyanya, a member of the RBZ’s monetary policy committee (MPC), confirmed that the central bank has injected a total of US$190 million into the forex market since the ZiG’s launch. Said Gwanyanya:
<blockquote>
Initially, there was not much need to intervene at the launch of ZiG. But now there has been, with the emerging volatilities, which show reduced dollarization in the economy from 85% to 60%.
Dedollarisation is happening faster than we expected. We tend to experience these challenges, so we need to manage all the pressures.
</blockquote>
In late July, the RBZ announced that it had injected US$50 million into the market to meet the demand for dollars among Zimbabwe’s lenders.
The ZiG represents Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt to establish a functional local medium of exchange in the past 15 years.
As of Monday, September 2, the ZiG was trading at 13.86 per dollar on the official market, according to data posted on the central bank’s website.
However, <a href="https://zimpricecheck.com/">ZimPriceCheck.com</a>, which tracks both official and unofficial exchange rates, reports that a U.S. dollar is fetching between 16 and 26 ZiG on the streets of Harare.
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe put $190 million in the forex market to get more dollars and keep the economy steady since introducing ZiG. ZiG, began in April 2024, is tied to gold, precious metals, and cash held by the central bank. Persistence Gwanyanya said the bank injected $190 million to deal with recent challenges due to less use of the dollar in the economy. RBZ also gave $50 million in July. ZiG is the sixth try in 15 years to create a local currency. ZiG was trading at 13.86 per dollar, but street rates in Harare were 16 to 26 ZiG for one dollar.

RBZ Injects US$190 Million Into Forex Market To Meet Demand

<h2>EXCHANGE CONTROL CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2024 TO AUTHORISED DEALERS</h2>
<h2>ISSUED IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (1) OF THE EXCHANGE CONTROL REGULATIONS STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 109 OF 1996</h2>
1. Reference is made to Exchange Control Directive RZ56 of 08 April 2024 and Exchange Control Circular No. 1 of 03 May 2024, wherein Authorised Dealers were advised of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Guidelines. Exchange Control further advises as follows: –
<h2>Duplication of Invoices through Different Authorised Dealers</h2>
2. Whilst the Bank recognizes that most companies are multi-banked, Authorised Dealers are advised that for the pipeline demand, applicants are limited in submitting invoices to not more than two (2) banks. This refers to invoices of the same goods from the same supplier without duplicating the same invoice.
3. In this regard, Authorised Dealers should ensure that their clients make appropriate declarations to indicate non-submission of the same invoice through a different Authorised Dealer. This should be done through completion of the Importers Declaration Form (attached) prior to the inclusion of the request on the pipeline demand.
4. In addition, market participants are encouraged to effectively and efficiently utilize foreign exchange in the management and importation of stocks to avoid speculative stockpiling. Exchange Control will, from time to time, conduct regular checks on this issue. 
<h2>Utilisation of Loan Proceeds to Participate on the Interbank Market</h2>
5. As previously communicated under Exchange Control Directive RZ56 dated 08 April 2024, market participants are not permitted to participate on the interbank foreign exchange market using proceeds from local borrowings.
6. Accordingly, market participants shall be required to declare on the Importers Declaration Form that the ZiG balances are not from borrowings prior to inclusion of the request on the pipeline demand.
<h2>Importers with Sufficient FCA Balances</h2>
7. Authorised Dealers are advised that FCA holders with sufficient balances in their accounts across all banks, should first utilize their foreign exchange for foreign payments before accessing funds from the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market or the pipeline demand.
8. In this regard, companies intending to fund payments from the interbank market shall sign the Importers Declaration Form that they do not have sufficient balances.
<h2>Exchange Control Compliance</h2>
9. Authorized Dealers are directed to ensure adherence to all the Exchange Control compliance parameters contained in this Circular by all market participants when administering transactions on the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market and the pipeline demand.
10. Market participants found in violation of Exchange Control rules and regulations shall be penalized and/or barred from participating on the Interbank market in accordance with Section 5(1) of the Exchange Control Act [Chapter 22:05] and Section 37 (i), (ii), (iii) of Exchange Control Regulations, Statutory Instrument 109 of 1996.
Please be guided accordingly.
F. Masendu 
Director EXCHANGE CONTROL
02 September 2024
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued a new rule for banks to follow when dealing with foreign exchange. They can only submit the same invoice to two different banks. Companies must declare they are not using loans to buy foreign currency. Also, companies with enough foreign currency in their accounts should use that first before buying from the interbank market. If companies break these rules, they will be punished. The rule is to prevent people from hoarding foreign currency and to make sure everyone follows the rules.

RBZ Exchange Control Circular No. 3 Of 2024 To Authorised Dealers | Full Text

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Justice Priscilla Makanyara Chigumba narrowly escaped serious injury after her vehicle was struck by a haulage tanker on Sunday, 01 September.
Ndavaningi Mangwana, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, confirmed the incident.
The incident occurred on the Chirundu-Harare highway as she returned from Chinhoyi.
Mangwana said Chigumba was travelling from Chinhoyi when the haulage tanker collided with three vehicles, including hers.
Fortunately, there were no fatalities from the accident, and Chigumba emerged unharmed. Wrote Mangwana on X:
<blockquote>
Yesterday, ZEC Chairperson, Justice Chigumba was involved in an accident on her way from Chinhoyi when a haulage tanker crashed into three vehicles including hers. There were no fatalities from the accident and Justice Chigumba was not injured.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba was in a car crash, but she is okay. A big truck hit her car while she was coming back from Chinhoyi. Luckily, nobody died, and Chigumba was not hurt. The government confirmed the accident. Everyone was relieved that Chigumba was safe after the scary crash.

ZEC Chairperson Priscilla Chigumba Escapes Injury In Horror Crash

A 17-year-old boy from Kenilworth in Lukona village, located between Nkayi and Nyathi in Matabeleland North, was attacked and seriously injured by police dogs last week on Wednesday.
The boy, Sabelo Dube, had been sent to the shops in Lukona when he was caught in a crossfire as police released dogs to disperse a crowd gathered at the shops.
Sabelo’s uncle, Collen Mpofu, told <a href="https://cite.org.zw/police-dogs-maul-teen-in-gold-dispute-incident/">CITE</a> that the police, accompanied by their dogs, were deployed to the area following news of a gold discovery at a nearby claim in Kenilworth. Said Mpofu:
<blockquote>
There is gold that was discovered in Kenilworth, and it seems the police, under the instruction of one Dumisani who oversees the mine left to him by his father, were directed to go to that place.
The police arrived at Lukona shops with dogs, and people who were seated there started running away. Sabelo, who had been sent to the shops, was caught in that chaos and was severely bitten by the dogs.
</blockquote>
Mpofu said after the attack, the police were seen searching for Sabelo, possibly to assist him. He said:
<blockquote>
It seems he wasn’t the only one who was bitten; other elderly people were attacked as well.
</blockquote>
The uncle said Sabelo was taken to Lukona Clinic, where staff determined that his wounds were too severe and transferred him to Nyathi Hospital. He said:
<blockquote>
When the family stopped by the police station in Nyathi for a police report of the incident, the police recorded that the boy was bitten by the dogs at the mine instead of at the shops. The mine is 2km from the shops, and to access the mine, you have to pass by the shop.
The police hadn’t even reached the mine at the time of the incident. Sabelo’s mother only realised later while at the hospital that the police had misreported the location of the incident.
</blockquote>
Mpofu said Nyathi Hospital had intended to admit Sabelo, but due to the high transport costs and the distance from home, the family opted to have his dressings done at Lukona Clinic. He said:
<blockquote>
One injection costs US$20, so he is being treated at home.
</blockquote>
He said other people who were bitten by the police dogs, included another relative of theirs, Kholwani Khabo, who sustained worse injuries than Sabelo. Said Mpofu:
<blockquote>
We have another relative, Kholwani Khabo who has worse wounds but he has now been arrested. After he was bitten by the dogs and when police went to him, they searched and found imbanje (marijuana) in his pocket, so they are now focusing on that charge. He appeared in court today.
</blockquote>
Sabelo’s mother, Priscila Nkomazana, accused the police of misreporting the circumstances. She said:
<blockquote>
I had sent my son to the shops. What’s not true about the police report is that they claimed my child was at the mine. Other villagers even testified that he was at the shops. This does not sit well with me.
I only noticed while waiting for a doctor that the police had recorded wrong information, saying Sabelo was found at the mine. Other villagers saw him as well and were testifying that he was at the shops.
</blockquote>
She also said Sabelo was given four injections against rabies and will receive additional ones after seven days.
Nkomazana claimed that the police had requested her personal details but had not contacted her since.
Both Matabeleland North Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda and the acting police spokesperson Sergeant Namatirai Mashona could not comment on the case.
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A 17-year-old boy named Sabelo was caught in a fight between police and a crowd at the shops in Lukona. Police dogs attacked him and seriously hurt him. The police were looking for gold in the area, but the incident happened at the shops, not at the mine. Sabelo's uncle said other people were bitten too. Sabelo's mother said the police report was wrong. Sabelo is receiving treatment at home and was vaccinated against rabies. Another person bitten by the dogs was arrested for having marijuana. The police did not comment on the case.

17-year-old Boy Caught In Crossfire, Mauled By Police Dogs

Zimbabwean government spokesperson Ndavaningi “Nick” Mangwana has accused South Africa’s Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, of xenophobia.
This accusation follows Motsoaledi’s comments alleging that Zimbabwe is sending its citizens across the border to access free medical treatment.
As a former Home Affairs Minister, Motsoaledi has long been critical of the influx of Zimbabwean immigrants into South Africa.
He claimed that South African hospitals are becoming overwhelmed by non-paying foreign patients.
In remarks made to South African media during the ANC NEC Lekgotla in Benoni earlier this month, Motsoaledi used an analogy comparing leaders to a father who instructs his children to eat next door instead of engaging the neighbour to help resolve the family’s challenges. He said:
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They just close their eyes and let people cross the border (into South Africa). It’s unfair.
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Motsoaledi claimed that a Zimbabwean doctor once sent a cancer patient to South Africa with a request that she must be given a pint of blood. He said:
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And I want to say this publicly even though [it’s] sensitive. When Phophi Ramathuba was being attacked by all and sundry, during that period when she was being attacked, she received a letter from a patient sent to South Africa by a GP in Zimbabwe. “The lady has got cancer, stage 4 already… please give that lady a pint of blood.”
In other words, one country asking another country… I will tell you why that is abhorrent to me. Blood is not manufactured.
We get it from the population. There are human beings in Zimbabwe and they have blood, lots of it, for that matter.
All they need to do if they don’t have the technology of taking that blood is to come to South Africa [and say], “Can you help us with people who are going to get people to donate blood in our country” instead of closing their eyes and throw their people over the border. It’s unfair.
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In an apparent response to Motsoaledi’s stinging remarks, Mangwana, in a social media post, described Motsoaledi’s statements as uninformed and xenophobic.
In a post on X accompanied by a video of National Blood Services CEO Lucy Marowa saying the country has enough blood stocks, <a href="https://x.com/nickmangwana/status/1826238239252136373">Mangwana said</a>:
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The National Blood Services CEO Ms Lucy Marowa speaks on the issue of blood stocks. She says Zimbabwe has enough blood stocks for its needs.
This was said in light of some misinformed and xenophobic statements by some Minister from a foreign country.
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The war of words between Harare and Pretoria over Zimbabwean patients allegedly overwhelming South Africa’s healthcare system started in 2022.
In August 2022, then Limpopo Member of the Executive Council (MEC of Health) Phophi Ramathuba, set the cat among the pigeons when she berated a Zimbabwean female patient seeking surgery at Bela-Bela, a public hospital in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.
She was filmed telling the Zimbabwean woman that foreigners were overburdening South Africa’s health sector.
The remarks attracted varying responses from people of all walks of life with fellow medical practitioners saying Ramathuba had violated the profession’s ethics.
The Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria expressed “shock and disbelief” over the video and conveyed its concerns through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa said that Ramathuba could have raised the issue of immigrants using South Africa’s healthcare services “in another way”.
While answering parliamentary questions, Ramaphosa said Ramathuba had “raised an important issue” of how “service delivery is affected by migration”.
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The Zimbabwean government thinks that the South African Health Minister is being mean to their people. The Health Minister said that Zimbabweans are coming to South Africa for free medical help. He thinks it's not fair because it's putting a strain on South Africa's hospitals. The governments are arguing about this issue and calling each other names. This problem started in 2022 and has been ongoing. People have different opinions about immigrants using South Africa's healthcare services. The Zimbabwean Embassy got involved, and South Africa's President also commented on the situation. It seems like this is a big problem between the two countries.

Zimbabwean Government Spokesperson Accuses South Africa's Health Minister Of Xenophobia

Bulawayo Mayor Councillor David Coltart has called for Zimbabwe to either abandon the ZiG or exclusively adopt the US dollar and the Rand, citing significant losses incurred by local authorities and supermarkets due to exchange rate disparities.
In a post on his X page, Coltart highlighted the issues stemming from the use of an official exchange rate (US$1: ZiG13.80) compared to a street rate (US$1: ZiG24), which has led to financial losses for businesses forced to operate under the official rate.
The CCC councillor added that aside from abandoning the ZiG in favour of the USD and ZAR, the only viable alternative for Zimbabwe is to allow the ZiG to float freely without artificial rate manipulation.
Coltart’s remarks follow reports that TM Pick n Pay has permanently closed its Harare Street branch. He wrote:
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Last night I had dinner with a Bulawayo supermarket owner and he told me of his inability to compete with the informal sector – unlike the informal sector he has to pay taxes, rates and his staff – but most of all he is compelled to sell his goods at the official ZIG rate.
He is buying the same goods he has to sell at the official ZIG from manufacturers who sell to him with impunity at the ZIG parallel rate.
Informal traders can come to his supermarket and buy the same goods in ZIG having burned their US$ and who then sell the same for US$ at a lower price in US$ than the supermarket can sell it for, thus totally undercutting the supermarket, right outside its doors.
He doesn’t know whether he can continue – and at the root of this all is the government’s insistence that the ZIG be artificially kept at a value which bears no relation to its actual value. Tied to this is seemingly one law for retailers and another for manufacturers.
The City of Bulawayo isn’t exempt from this either. The City is forced to accept payment of rates at 13.80 at present when the real rate in the streets is 24. This is further undermining the balance sheet and general finances of Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe has been down this path created by insane policies far too often.
I have said repeatedly that a new Zimbabwean currency should only be introduced when trust in the RBZ and Ministry of Finance has been restored. It had not been when ZIG was introduced and trust has been further undermined since its introduction.
We have no choice but to abandon the ZIG again and revert to either the US$ or Rand. If we do not entire swathes of industry and the retail sector will be destroyed. The only other option is to allow the ZIG to float freely without artificial manipulation of its rate.
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Supermarkets and councils in Zimbabwe are struggling because of the exchange rates. One mayor wants to stop using the local currency and switch to US dollars or South African rand. A supermarket owner said he can't compete because he has to sell goods at a low official rate, even though he buys them at a higher street rate. The City of Bulawayo is also losing money because they have to accept lower rates for payments. The mayor thinks Zimbabwe should switch to a different currency or let the local currency's value go up and down naturally. If they don't change, many businesses could fail.

Supermarkets, Councils, Chocking Under "Artificial" ZiG Rate

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has scrapped charges for electronic cash transactions under US$10 or the equivalent in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) to promote digital transactions across the country.
In his 2024 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement on Friday, 30 August, RBZ Governor John Mushayavanhu announced that this measure will take effect on 01 September 2024. He said:
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To further promote the use of electronic means of payment, the Reserve Bank is, with effect from September 1, 2024, exempting electronic transactions of less than US$10 or the ZiG equivalent from bank charges.
This measure will remove the cost of using electronic means of payments by making such transactions a near-cash characteristic, consistent with the Reserve Bank’s drive towards digital cash.
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This decision comes amid a cash crisis in the country, stemming from a shortage of ZiG coins and notes since the new currency was introduced in April this year.
Mushayavanhu said the central bank intends to increase the circulation of lower ZiG denominations to alleviate the situation. He said:
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To ensure increased circulation of ZiG in the economy the following measures will be undertaken: to increase the injection of cash in line with demand while preserving the ongoing initiatives to entrench the country’s cash-lite economy; to continue to inject more small ZiG denominations into the economy to ease the problem of change and eliminate the rounding up of prices by businesses.
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Mushayavanhu also said the central bank is committed to enhancing the distribution and circulation of ZiG by expanding Homelink outlets in rural areas.
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe removed charges for small electronic transactions under US$10 to encourage digital payments. This change starts on September 1, 2024. The country is facing a shortage of cash, so the RBZ aims to boost the use of digital money. They plan to introduce more low-value coins to help with change shortages. Additionally, the central bank wants to expand the availability of electronic payment services in rural areas. These steps are meant to make it easier for people to use electronic money instead of physical cash.

RBZ Scraps Charges For Electronic Transactions Under US$10

The government has announced new regulations making it mandatory for all unleaded petrol sold in the country to be blended with ethanol.
Statutory Instrument 150 of 2024, published on Friday, August 30, in the Government Gazette, states that these regulations will come into effect next week.
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IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Energy and Power Development, after consultation with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has, in terms of section 57(1) of the Petroleum Act [Chapter 13:22], made the following regulations:-
1. These regulations may be cited as the Petroleum (Mandatory Blending of Anhydrous Ethanol with Unleaded Petrol) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No. 6).
2. Section 3 of the Petroleum (Mandatory Blending of Anhydrous Ethanol with Unleaded Petrol) Regulations, 2013, published in Statutory Instrument 17 of 2013, is repealed and substituted by the following-
“3. (1) These regulations shall apply to all unleaded petrol imported into Zimbabwe.
(2) Subsection (1) shall come into operation seven days from the date of publication of these regulations.”
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Governments make fuel blending mandatory for several reasons. These include:
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<li>Blending petrol with ethanol can reduce harmful emissions, contributing to cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions.</li>
<li>Utilising domestically produced ethanol can reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, enhancing energy security.</li>
<li>Mandating fuel blending can create a stable market for agricultural products, such as sugarcane, which are used to produce ethanol.</li>
<li>It can stimulate local industries, including biofuel production, creating jobs and boosting the economy.</li>
<li>Ethanol can improve the octane rating of fuel, potentially enhancing engine performance and fuel efficiency.</li>
<li>Making blending mandatory aligns with broader goals of transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprints.</li>
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However, opposition politician Linda Masarira has criticised the new regulations, arguing that motorists should have the freedom to choose their preferred fuel type instead of being forced to purchase blended petrol. She posted on X:
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This change will not sit well with many motorists. As of next week, unleaded fuel will no longer be available for purchase.
I believe this move is misguided, as consumers should have the freedom to choose their preferred fuel type. Forcing a specific type of fuel on consumers is an overreach.
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Hopewell Chin’ono, a government critic, said the new regulations reflect corruption, claiming that local ethanol is sold at excessively high prices, which makes Zimbabwe’s blended petrol more expensive than unleaded petrol in the region. He wrote on X:
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Emmerson Mnangagwa’s regime has banned the sale of unleaded petrol in Zimbabwe using statutory instrument 150 of 2024. Why?
The answer is very simple, his close friend Billy Rautenbach owns Greenfuels, which blends petrol and makes millions a day from blended petrol.
Zimbabwe had an opportunity to get cheaper ethanol from Brazil for 80 cents if it wanted to blend its petrol, but Billy used his political connections to secure a monopoly.
Very few politicians will talk about this because they were bribed. So, banning unleaded fuel is meant to protect Billy’s interests.
In other countries, ethanol is 80 cents a litre, but Billy is selling it at US$1.20 a litre or more. Blended petrol is meant to be cheaper, but blended fuel in Zimbabwe is more expensive than unleaded in the region!
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The government is making all unleaded petrol have ethanol. This rule starts next week. An opposition politician, Linda Masarira, is against this rule. She thinks people should choose their own petrol. The government says this is to help the environment and save money. Many people may not like this change.

Government Bans Sale Of Unblended Petrol

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has urged residents living near game parks to refrain from moving about at night due to the risk of wild animal attacks.
This warning follows the tragic death of 47-year-old Scorch Gawa, a resident of Kariba, who was trampled by an elephant in Batonga on Wednesday night.
Reports indicate that Gawa was attacked while returning home after a night of drinking.
Zimparks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031640/kariba-man-trampled-to-death-by-elephant">NewsDay</a>, advising that people should avoid travelling at night, as wild animals are also active during those hours. He said:
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Yes, we can confirm an incident where a man was trampled to death by an elephant in Kariba. We discourage people from moving at night because animals usually move during the night.
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It is estimated that over 200,000 elephants inhabit a conservation area spanning five southern African countries—Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Angola, and Namibia—making the region home to one of the largest elephant populations in the world.
This week, Namibia announced plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute the meat to people struggling to access food due to the El Niño-induced drought.
The animals to be culled include 30 Hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 100 blue Wilderbeast, 300 Zebras, 83 elephants and 100 elands.
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Zimparks warns people to stay inside at night near game parks because wild animals can be dangerous. A man in Kariba was killed by an elephant while returning home after drinking. Zimparks says it's risky to travel at night because animals are active then. The region has a lot of elephants and Namibia plans to cull some animals to help people suffering from drought. They will kill a variety of animals, including 83 elephants, and give the meat to those in need. It's important to stay safe and avoid wild animals, especially at night.

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